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  • Page 1 NSS evo3 Operator Manual ENGLISH www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 3 Trademarks ® Navico is a registered trademark of Navico. ® Simrad is used by license from Kongsberg. ® Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. ® ®...
  • Page 4 Copyright Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system: www.simrad- yachting.com. Compliance statements This equipment complies with: •...
  • Page 5 The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from www.simrad-yachting.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 10 Introduction Front controls The Home page Application pages Integration of 3 party devices Remote controllers 15 Basic operation System Controls dialog Turning the system on and off Display illumination Wireless Locking the touchscreen Instrument bar Touchscreen operation Using menus and dialogs Selecting pages and panels Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page Creating a Man Overboard waypoint...
  • Page 7 42 Navigating Navigation panels Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings 46 TripIntel Current trip statistics Automatic trip recording Start and stop trip recordings Long-term statistics Estimated fuel range ring Fuel gauge Tide gauge View trip recordings 50 Autopilot Safe operation with the autopilot...
  • Page 8 Zooming the image Using the cursor on the image Saving waypoints Viewing history Setting up the image Advanced options Start recording log data Stop recording log data Viewing the recorded sounder data Echosounder View options Echosounder settings 83 StructureScan The StructureScan image Zooming the StructureScan image Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel Saving waypoints...
  • Page 9 104 SonicHub 2 106 The Audio panel 107 Setting up the audio system 107 Operating the audio system 108 Favorite channels 108 Sirius radio (North America only) 109 Weather 109 Wind barbs 109 Showing weather details 109 GRIB weather 111 SiriusXM weather 114 Weather alarms 115 Video 115 The Video panel...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction Front controls Touch screen Pages/Home - press to open the Home page for page selection and setup options WheelKey - user configurable key, refer to "Configuring the WheelKey" on page 19. Default without an autopilot connected to the system: •...

  • Page 11: The Home Page

    The Home page Applications Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. Settings button Select to access Settings dialogs. Tools Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information.

  • Page 12: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Home button Application panel Instrument bar Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned off and it can be configured by the user. Menu button Zoom buttons System controls dialog Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from top of the screen.
  • Page 13 A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog. The 3 party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels. This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any 3 party device.

  • Page 14: Remote Controllers

    You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at: www.simrad-yachting.com. A separate manual is included with the remote controller.

  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    Basic operation System Controls dialog The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from the top of the screen. The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when you open the System Controls dialog.

  • Page 16: Wireless

    Wireless Provides wireless connection options dependent on the status of the wireless. For example, connect to a hotspot or change to access point. For option explanations refer to "Wireless connection" on page 95. Locking the touchscreen You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental operation of the system. Lock the touchscreen when large amounts of water are on the screen, for example, in heavy seas and weather.

  • Page 17: Using Menus And Dialogs

    Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Using menus and dialogs Menus You display a page menu by selecting the MENU button in the upper right corner of the page.

  • Page 18: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    Select a favorites page in the pop-up to display it. The panel will switch to the selected favorite after 3 seconds. Creating a Man Overboard waypoint If an emergency situation should occur, you can create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by selecting the MOB button on the Home page.

  • Page 19: Customizing Your System

    Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.

  • Page 20: Password Protection

    The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page. Password protection You can set a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your system settings. Note: We recommend you record the PIN code (password) and store it in a safe place if you use this feature.

  • Page 21: Edit Favorite Pages

    Edit favorite pages Select the edit icon in the Favorite panel: - Select the X icon on a favorite icon to remove the page - Select the tool icon on a favorite icon to display the page editor dialog Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode.

  • Page 22: Bridge Control

    Fuel economy gauge You can display a fuel economy gauge in the instrument bar on application pages (Chart, Radar, Echo, Nav, and so on). Select the predefined Fuel activity bar or change a gauge source to Fuel Economy. To change a gauge source, refer to "Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar"...
  • Page 23 Select to configure a new bridge or to edit an existing - The Bridge Configuration for the selected bridge will be shown, and all displays that are not already assigned to a bridge will be listed Select the display you want to add to the bridge - Arrange the displays from left to right in the same physical layout as the displays on your current bridge/dashboard/helm Rename the bridge if required...
  • Page 24 Selecting Bridge presets You display an overview of available Bridge presets by swiping down on Bridge Control on the Home page. When you select one of the preset configurations all devices included in that bridge will switch to the pre-configured pages. Customizing your system | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Charts

    Charts The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets. The Chart panel Waypoint* Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) Route* North indicator Grid lines*...

  • Page 26: Panning The Chart

    You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two chart panels. Selecting chart type You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option.

  • Page 27: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    Displaying information about chart items When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Ú...

  • Page 28: Saving Waypoints

    You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor. Both measuring icons are then initially located at the vessel position. The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function. You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish measuring option or by pressing the X key.

  • Page 29: Chart Overlay

    Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. Press the X key or select the Return to vessel menu option to stop panning, and to center the chart to vessel position.
  • Page 30 Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Insight and C-MAP specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Presentation The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles. Shaded relief No contours Raster imagery...
  • Page 31 Insight and C-MAP view options Chart detail Full • All available information for the chart in use. Medium • Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Insight and C-MAP chart categories Insight and C-MAP charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.

  • Page 32: Navionics Charts

    Shading Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected Shading category. Ú Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to C-MAP charts. Depth 1 and Depth 2 Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors. Custom You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2.
  • Page 33 Navionics view options Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Navionics dynamic tide and current icons Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information. The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time.
  • Page 34 Minimum transparency Maximum transparency SonarChart The system supports the Navionics SonarChart feature. SonarChart displays a bathymetry map showing high resolution contour detail and standard navigational data. For more information, refer to www.navionics.com. SC Density Controls the density of the SonarChart and SonarChart Live contours. Fishing range Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color.

  • Page 35: Chart Settings

    Navionics chart settings Colored seabed areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display.
  • Page 36 Ú Note: Dock-to-doc Autorouting is not available in units used in U.S. territorial waters. Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale. Extension lines Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS targets.

  • Page 37: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information.

  • Page 38: Routes

    Routes A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The system includes support for Navionics Autorouting and C-MAP Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggests routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route.
  • Page 39 - When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe). Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode.

  • Page 40: Tracks

    The Edit Route dialog You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up, by pressing the rotary knob, or from the menu. The dialog can also be accessed by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Tracks Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled.

  • Page 41: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed by selecting the Waypoints button on the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Navigating

    Navigating The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks"...

  • Page 43: Navigate To Cursor Position

    If Loran is enabled, there are two position panels. This is indicated with arrow symbols on left and right side of the panel. You toggle between the panels by selecting the left or right arrow symbols, or by using the arrow keys.

  • Page 44: Navigating With The Autopilot

    Cancel navigation When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation. Navigating with the autopilot When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode. Ú Note: The prompt to set the autopilot to navigation mode is disabled if the boat type is set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.
  • Page 45 The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within this radius. XTE limit This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated. Arrival alarm When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius.

  • Page 46: Tripintel

    TripIntel TripIntel lets you store and recall information on trips. You can use the information to make informed decisions prior to commencing a trip, or when a trip is underway. Ú Note: Vessel Fuel setup is required for this feature. Refer to the unit's separate installation manual.

  • Page 47: Start And Stop Trip Recordings

    Start and stop trip recordings If you have selected to not start recording a trip from the automatic trip detection prompt, you can manually start a recording from the TripIntel page. The Start and Stop trip options let you specify a trip recording. You can use them to segment a single passage into multiple trips providing a finer level of control of the information that is logged for a journey.

  • Page 48: Tide Gauge

    Record your refueling Select the Fuel button to record the amount of your refuel. The refuel information is used for calculating the Vessel Fuel Remaining amount. Tide gauge The Tide gauge on the TripIntel page shows the tide height at the selected tide station. Tide graphs and stations Tide stations on Chart cards provide tide information.
  • Page 49 TripIntel | NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Autopilot

    Autopilot If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system. The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer on the network. The display unit automatically detects the autopilot computer available on the network and presents settings, configuration and user options for the connected computer.
  • Page 51 As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the background panel or its menu. You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner, or by pressing the X key. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar. The following pop-ups are available: Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder and various steering •...

  • Page 52: Autopilot Modes

    Autopilot modes The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs, as explained in the description of the following steering modes. Standby mode Standby mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.

  • Page 53: Nodrift Mode

    Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.

  • Page 54: Wind Mode

    is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. Ú Note: For information about navigation settings, refer to "Navigation settings" on page 44. Waypoint arrival circle The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route.

  • Page 55: Turn Pattern Steering

    Tacking in WIND mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog and is not available for NAC-1 autopilot computers Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat.
  • Page 56 Spiral turn Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. You set the initial radius before the turn is initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.

  • Page 57: Using The Nss Evo3 In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    Port option Starboard option (depth decreases to port) (depth decreases to starboard) The following parameters are available for depth contour tracking: Depth gain This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher depth gain value the more rudder is applied. If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the boat on the selected depth.
  • Page 58 For more information about AP70/AP80 autopilot system, refer to the separate AP70/AP80 documentation. Autopilot detection The AP70/AP80 system has its own source groups. For compatibility reasons if the MFD is going to be used to run the AP70/AP80 system, the MFD must use the same source groups as the AP70/AP80 system.
  • Page 59 dialog. When this occurs the MFD becomes active and the other control units become passive. In an Open system, control stations can be temporarily locked to avoid accidental control from another control unit. When the MFD has control in an Open system, the MFD can lock and unlock all passive control units.

  • Page 60: Autopilot Settings

    Selecting the work profile The AP70/AP80 can be set up with 6 different work profiles associated with different work modes or preferences. Use the AP70/AP80 controller to set up the different work profiles. In the MFD, the active work profile is displayed in the Mode button of the MFD Autopilot controller pop-up and the Mode selection pop-up.
  • Page 61 The following sections describe the settings that can be changed by the user. The settings are described per autopilot computer. Installation settings are available in the documentation following the autopilot computers. Chart compass You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.
  • Page 62 limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, NOT during course changes. Rudder limit does not affect Non-Follow-up steering • Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm. An alarm occurs when the actual heading deviates from the set heading more than the selected limit •...

  • Page 63: Radar

    Radar The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay on a chart panel. For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 29. Ú...

  • Page 64: Radar Overlay

    Selecting the radar source You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. If you have a multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each radar panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option.

  • Page 65: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    Dual range (Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only) When connected to a Broadband 4G or Halo radar, it is possible to run the radar in Dual Range mode. The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar sources A and B. Range and radar controls for each virtual radar source are fully independent and the source can be selected for a particular chart or radar panel in the same manner as dual radar described in "Selecting the radar source"...

  • Page 66: Radar Sector Blanking

    Radar sector blanking (Halo Radar only) You can define up to four sectors on the PPI inside which no radar data is transmitted. This enables you to blank-out interference caused by features on your boat or from a secondary radar. The blanking occurs on the main radar image and radar overlay on a chart. An enabled sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area.
  • Page 67 Gain Target Expansion Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Harbor: Low Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Medium Weather: Adjustable Weather: OFF Bird: Adjustable Bird: OFF Interference Reject Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Rain...

  • Page 68: Advanced Radar Options

    Sea clutter Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near the vessel. When you increase Sea clutter, filtering the on-screen clutter caused by the echoes of waves is reduced. The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for harbor and offshore conditions for all radar systems except Halo, in addition to the manual mode where you can adjust the settings.

  • Page 69: Radar View Options

    Fast scan (Broadband and Halo radar only). Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates. Ú Note: Maximum speed may not be achieved depending on the radar Settings, Mode, and Range selected. The radar will only rotate as fast as the current control settings allow. Sea State Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection.

  • Page 70: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Custom offset Center Look ahead Center Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel. Look Ahead Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to maximize the view ahead. Offset Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel. Select the offset option from the menu Move the cursor to where you want to position the radar center Confirm the setting by selecting the Save offset button in the bottom right corner of the...

  • Page 71: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Select the save option to save your settings. You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu. Setting a guard zone around your vessel A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone.

  • Page 72: Recording Radar Data

    Dangerous MARPA target. A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel. When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost.

  • Page 73: Radar Settings

    Radar settings Radar symbology You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration. Bearings Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/ Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R).

  • Page 74: Echosounder

    Echosounder The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor. The unit has internal CHRIP, Broadband, StructureScan, TotalScan, and ForwardScan Echosounder. The Echosounder image Depth Temperature Frequency / Zoom...

  • Page 75: Using The Cursor On The Image

    • turning the rotary knob • using the panel zoom icons • pinching or spreading on the screen Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the image. When zooming in, the sea floor is kept near the bottom of the screen, irrespective of whether it is in auto-range or manual range.

  • Page 76: Saving Waypoints

    Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then doing one of the following: • Pressing the rotary knob Pressing the Mark key • • Using the new waypoint option in the menu Viewing history Whenever the cursor is shown on the Echosounder panel, the scroll bar is shown at the top of the panel.

  • Page 77: Advanced Options

    Color and gain settings You can also adjust the image settings from the Echosounder menu. Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the Echosounder. The more you increase the gain, the more details are shown on the image. However, a higher gain setting may introduce more background clutter on the image.

  • Page 78: Start Recording Log Data

    Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ú Note: For optimal image return and clarity in most conditions, the default value is set to 3, the maximum (range is 0-3).

  • Page 79: Stop Recording Log Data

    Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per seconds that are to be used when saving the log file. More bytes yield better resolution, but cause the record file to increase in size compared to using lower byte settings. Create StructureMap If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes.
  • Page 80 Split screen options Zoom The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. By default the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom from the drop-down menu, using the +/- keys, or the zoom (+ or -) buttons.

  • Page 81: Echosounder Settings

    Echosounder settings Internal Echosounder Select to make the internal Echosounder available for selection in the Echosounder menu. For more information about panel source selection, refer to the Operator manual. When set to off, this option disables the internal Echosounder in the unit. It will not be listed as a Echosounder source for any unit on the network.
  • Page 82 A setting of 0 (zero) causes the depth displayed to be the distance from the transducer to the bottom. Installation Used for defining Echosounder sources available for selection in the Source menu option. For information about defining sources, refer to the separate NSS evo3 Installation manual. For information about Source selection, refer to "Source"...

  • Page 83: Structurescan

    StructureScan StructureScan uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed. The unit has built-in StructureScan. Ú Note: You must have a StructureScan HD, TotalScan or StructureScan 3D transducer installed to use StructureScan features. Ú Note: Connect StructureScan transducers to the Sonar2 port only.

  • Page 84: Using The Cursor On The Structurescan Panel

    Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the StructureScan image. When you position the cursor on a DownScan image, the screen pauses, the cursor information window and the history bar are activated. On a DownScan image, the depth is shown at cursor position.

  • Page 85: Viewing Structurescan History

    Viewing StructureScan history Whenever the cursor is active on a StructureScan panel, the scroll bar is shown on the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history stored. Depending on the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (SideScan) or at the top of the screen (DownScan).

  • Page 86: Advanced Structurescan Settings

    Advanced StructureScan settings Wave action and boat wakes can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ú Note: For optimal image return and clarity in most conditions, the default value is set to 3, the maximum (range is 0-3).

  • Page 87: Structuremap

    StructureMap The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images. The StructureMap image The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional SideScan panel.

  • Page 88: Structuremap Tips

    Saved files When Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position information in the file. If the chart scale is large, the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the scale is large enough to show Structure details. Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on specific points of interest on a previous scanned area.
  • Page 89 Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the StructureMap overlay. Palette Selects Structure palette. Contrast Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen. Water column Shows/hides the water column in Live mode.

  • Page 90: Forwardscan

    ForwardScan ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers. To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your vessel. For installation instructions, refer to the ForwardScan transducer installation manual. The ForwardScan transducer can be connected to a SonarHub and shared over the Ethernet network.

  • Page 91: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Setting up the ForwardScan image Depth Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default. Forward range Controls the forward looking search range. Maximum Forward range is 91 meters (300 feet). Noise Rejection Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Record Records ForwardScan sonar logs.

  • Page 92: Forwardscan Setup

    ForwardScan extension Red - Critical Yellow - Warning Green - Safe Select ForwardScan in the Chart Settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel. ForwardScan setup Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog. Critical forward range and Critical depth Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel.
  • Page 93 ForwardScan image with Show zones active Critical zone Warning zone Warning Forward Range and Warning Depth values are based on the selected Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth values. Ú Note: To receive Critical Zone alerts, enable ForwardScan alarm in the Alarm settings dialog.
  • Page 94 Lowest point of vessel offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water - this should be set as a negative value. For example, - 0.3 m (-1 ft). Depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value.

  • Page 95: Wireless Connection

    Wireless connection GoFree wireless connectivity gives you the ability to: • Use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). • Access the GoFree Shop. • Upload your Echosounder logs to create custom maps at Insight Genesis. •...

  • Page 96: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Set the internal wireless to Access Point mode. To do this, select the Wireless devices page in the Wireless settings dialog and then select the Internal wireless. Next, select the Mode option and then select Internal Access Point. Select a device on the Wireless devices page to view its network key. Navigate to the wireless network connection page on the tablet, and find the unit or GoFree wireless xxxx network.

  • Page 97: Wireless Settings

    Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the NSS evo3 Installation Manual. Connect to a wireless hotspot Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot.

  • Page 98: Ais

    If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) source is connected to the system, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on radar and chart images, making this feature an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance.

  • Page 99: Calling An Ais Vessel

    Viewing information about single AIS targets When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed. You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected.

  • Page 100: Vessel Alarms

    • An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART • An alarm message is displayed If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm. Ú Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message.

  • Page 101: Vessel Settings

    Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes closer than the distance for CPA within the time limit for TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 102. AIS vessel lost Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within the set range, an alarm occurs. Ú...
  • Page 102 Extension lines The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be set by the user. • A: Heading • B: Course Over Ground (COG) The length of the extension lines is either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the selected time period.

  • Page 103: Instrument Panels

    Instrument panels The Instruments panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The Instruments panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the Instruments panel. Ú...

  • Page 104: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server, a FUSION marine entertainment system, or NMEA 2000 audio system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the NSS evo3 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system.
  • Page 105 Ú Note: A USB memory stick with the software upgrade must be plugged into the device. Periodic software updates may be available from the product website. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included with the upgrade files. Factory Reset Resets the device to factory defaults.

  • Page 106: The Audio Panel

    The Audio panel You activate the audio panel by activating the audio tile in the Instrument bar. The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another as described later in this chapter. Audio source Audio control buttons Audio tile Audio tools Audio control buttons...

  • Page 107: Setting Up The Audio System

    Audio tools Icon Tuner Playback Signal strength Select to toggle on/off repeat function. The icon is colored when the function is active. Select to toggle on/off shuffle mode. The icon is colored when the function is active. Select to display menus used for setting up zones and master control Select to display the Select to display the...

  • Page 108: Favorite Channels

    Select the source icon and then select the audio source - Number of sources depends on the active audio server Use the panel buttons to control your audio system For an overview of audio control buttons and tools, refer to "Audio control buttons" on page 106 and "Audio Tools"...

  • Page 109: Weather

    Weather The system includes weather functionality that allows the user to view forecast data overlaid on the chart. This helps gaining a clear understanding of the weather conditions that are likely to appear. The system supports weather data in GRIB format, available for download from various weather service suppliers.
  • Page 110 • Selecting the Forecast menu option on the Chart panel displays the GRIB weather dialog. Use the import file option in this dialog to open the File manager and import a GRIB file into memory. Using this dialog you can also select an available GRIB file. Selecting an available GRIB file is the same as importing the file into memory.

  • Page 111: Siriusxm Weather

    GRIB information window The GRIB information window shows the date and time for the GRIB weather forecast, and the selected forecast time in brackets. A negative value in the brackets indicates historic weather data. If you select a position on the chart, the information window expands to include weather details for the selected position.
  • Page 112 Precipitation color shading City forecast icon Wind barb Storm icon SST color bar SST color shading Use the Sirius weather option menu to select which weather symbology that should be displayed and how they should appear on the chart panel. Sirius view options Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity.
  • Page 113 Ú Note: This feature is only available for certain SiriusXM subscriptions. Echo tops Turns Echo tops on/off. Echo tops indicate the tops of storms. The color palette used is the same as for Precipitation. Echo tops cannot be shown at the same time as Precipitation or Cloud Tops.

  • Page 114: Weather Alarms

    Tropical statements You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions. These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific. Adjusting color codes You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding. The temperature above warm and below cool values is displayed as progressively darker red and darker blue.

  • Page 115: Video

    Video The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your system. Ú Note: The video images are not shared from the Ethernet network. You can only view the video on the unit connected to the video source. If a FLIR M-series camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the system.
  • Page 116 Lost connections are indicated by a panel key. Select this key to reestablish the connection. When the connection is established the menu changes to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any NSS evo3 unit connected to the Ethernet network.

  • Page 117: Time Plots

    Time plots The NSS evo3 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.

  • Page 118: Alarms

    Alarms Alarm system The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen. An alarm icon is displayed in the status bar, and the status bar pulses the color of the alarm. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm, and the switch for external alarm becomes active.
  • Page 119 The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| NSS evo3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 120: Tools

    Tools By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the unit, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features. Waypoints List of waypoints, routes, and tracks with details.

  • Page 121: Find

    Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.). GoFree Shop Ú Note: The built-in wireless functionality must be connected to an external wireless hotspot in order to access the GoFree Shop. Refer to "Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot"...

  • Page 122: Simulator

    Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to other devices. The status bar indicates if the simulator is toggled on. Demo mode In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus, etc.
  • Page 123 GPS source Selects where the GPS data is generated from. Speed, Course and Route Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file. Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position.

  • Page 124: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. It is recommended that you always fit the supplied protective sun cover when the unit is not in use.

  • Page 125: Software Upgrades

    PPI to indicate this feature is enabled. Software upgrades The latest software is available for download from our website, www.simrad-yachting.com. Before initiating an update to the unit itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data.

  • Page 126: Backing Up Your System Data

    If your MFD is connected to the Internet, you can download the software update from the Updates Dialog into a memory card. You can also download the software update from www.simrad-yachting.com to a memory card inserted in a smart device or PC connected to the internet.
  • Page 127 Export all Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, Tracks and Trips on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select Export region Drag the boundary box to define the desired region Select the export option from the menu...
  • Page 128 Index Indication on pages 50 Locking remote stations 57 Active panel 17 Modes 52 Adjusting panel size 19 Non-Follow up mode 52 AIS 98 Standby (STBY) mode 52 Calling a vessel 99 Switching to manual steering 50 DSC 99 Tacking in AUTO mode 52 Icon filters 101 Tacking in WIND mode 55 Icon orientation 102...
  • Page 129 Charts Zooming 74 Symbol 26 Echosounder Connect Split Zoom 80 Smartphone and tablet 95 Export region 127 Wireless hotspot 95 Extension lines 102 Controller and viewer app GoFree Link 95 Converting tracks to routes 39 Favorite pages 12 Coordinate system 45 Adding new 20 Copying files to a card 120 Edit 21...
  • Page 130 Overlay downscan 81 Illumination 15 Improving system performance 127 Pages Insight chart options 30 Selecting a page 17 Instrument bar 21 Selecting active panel 17 Activity bar 21 Palettes 80, 85 Appearance 21 Panels Edit the content 21 Adjusting panel size 19 Fuel economy gauge 22 Password protection 20 Turning on/off 21...
  • Page 131 Target expansion 68 Speakers 107 Target trails 69 Speed and course indication 102 Threshold 68 Split pages 12 True motion 70 Pre-configured 12 Range 76 Split screen Record echosounder data 86 Echosounder 80 Recording Split zoom Start recording echosounder data 78 Echosounder 80 Start recording log data 78 StructureMap 79, 87...
  • Page 132 Dialog 41 Tracks Creating new 40 Transducer angle, ForwardScan 93 Trip management 46 TripIntel 46 Turn pattern steering Autopilot 55 Turning the unit on and off 15 TVG 78, 86 Unit Checking the connectors 124 Update software 126 Vessel alarms 100 Vessel settings 101 Video 115 Adjusting the image 115...
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